CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION, INC.
Affiliated with
Incorporated 1971
COACH'S CODE
1. You are an assistant to the game in
teaching the players and an assistant to the players in their understanding of the game.
2. Prepare
your practice sessions to meet the realistic challenges of the game; give your
players the chance to make decisions.
3. Players play for enjoyment, winning is only part
of the game. Never ridicule or yell at the players for making mistakes or losing a competition.
4. Be
organized at all times and ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety
standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
5. Although
soccer is regarded as a players' game, it is also to be enjoyed by non-players, i.e., coaches, referees and spectators; show your enthusiasm
to the players.
6. Teach
your players the rules of the game.
7. Recognize
the importance of your behavior at games; harsh criticism of the referee sets a
poor example for players and spectators (parents).
8.
Be sporting to your opponents and the referee both in victory and
defeat.
9.
Allow your own personality to be reflected at practice and at games; do
not try to copy anyone else.